Friday, May 29, 2015 2:44 AM Local Time
Tommaso Briotti Eliminated in 30th Place ($11,523)
Greg Merson opens the pot with an early-position raise, and Tommaso Briotti three-bets from the blinds. Merson calls, and off they go to the flop.
The first four cards off the deck are with Briotti getting bets in on both the flop and the turn. Merson calls the first bet, but shoves over top of the ~60,000-chip turn bet. It's just over 200,000 total, and Briotti calls to put his own tournament life on the line.
Merson:
Briotti:
Briotti's overpair has him in front, but the poker gods aren't on his side this evening. The river is the dastardly , improving Merson to two pair and sending Briotti out in 30th place.
Greg Merson - 725,000 (90 bb)
Tommaso Briotti - Eliminated